Chapter 48 - Volume 1
TL: Thanks for the donation, Jeff. So I kind of have to work on 1 more amber chapter because there was a 10 dollars backlog for nearly a month. I have to push Strategy’s chapter to the weekend, I’m really sorry if you’re a fan of that series.
As usual, I need some help on grammar + spellcheck.
Chapter 48 – Infiltration
The Dragon of Darkness was the sworn enemy of the four saints in the holy war. It was especially true for the King of Fire, Gatel, who wanted revenge for his kingdom’s demise. Even though he was confused with the witch Babasha’s words, he did not acknowledge her words. A small misstep would make him the enemy of the world.
“The Dragon of Darkness, Odin? I do know that the witches see him as the guide towards the Fate of Darkness, but I have nothing with it.”
He looked at Babasha, but she still bowed down with trembling fear. He was slightly taken aback at her reaction, but suddenly realized he made a mistake with his words. He had forgotten that the people in this world had deeply revered the Gods and the mysterious powers, and even if they were enemies of them, they would not speak of them lightly.
He completely did not accept them as a player, while the other Brendel’s memories influenced his choice of words. When he spoke of the names, he naturally spoke of them like they were equals.
While this action did not appear to be anything wrong to him, it was an offensive remark to Ciel and Babasha’s ears. But the current circumstances were at a subtle state. Babasha was in a state of deep fear, while Ciel regarded his lord with exalted eyes, and hearing Brendel’s reply made them feel that he was hinting at something.
He did not develop a fear after killing them, but he could not accept the sudden blow.
Then he suddenly realize there was no XP for killing humans. Even though he desparately needed the XP, he felt consoled by the fact he did not gain any. His mind rejected the notion of getting XP from killing humans.
[No matter what, I am still a human being. Trading a human life for mere XP is not something I can accept.]
“We’re going to move separately now.” Brendel took a deep breath and replied.
“As you command.”
“I’m going to seek the earl and create trouble along the way, you should go to the other end and strike the alarm there.”
Brendel said as he mentally counted one to a hundred in his mind. When he counted to thirty, he had already calmed down.
“Strike the alarm?”
“Have you forgotten what I said? We’re going to attack directly, and the bigger the commotion the better it is.”
“Are we going to go back where we came from?”
“No, we must kill our way out.”
Ciel was flabbergasted: “Why?”
“The guest room is at the fortress’s upper levels. We only have time to escape from there, but if the White-Mane army brings along archers, then we’re going to need Mother Marsha’s blessings.”
Ciel nodded and prepared to leave. He did not ask any further questions. If he had to satisfy his curiosity he did not need to become a squire. The knights and their squires had to be ready for battle with their skill sets.
But Brendel took the initiative and called him: “Wait, why are you in such a hurry?”
“What is it, my lord? Is there anything else?”
“Of course. If you go up the stairs and turn left, you will find a corridor, and there are genuine artifacts towards the end. If you see something that is easy to carry and sell, just feel free to take them.”
“………………….”
Ciel stared at him for a while and finally spoke: “I take back my words, my lord.”
“What words?”
“‘Not everyone can remain unmoved by the treasure in front of them’, it should be, indeed, everyone is moved by the treasure in front of them.”
No, you see Ciel, I have the responsibility to take up on the burden on little Romaine and her aunt. It’s not easy helping a family and it’s a man’s reponsibility and I really have my reasons.
“Please leave your words to the duke, my lord. Please do not worry, I learned appraising in Buga. I’ll pick the most valuable objects.”
Brendel blinked twice, then made a wolfish grin.